Learning a brand new language is never easy. It feels daunting to think that almost every word in English has its foreign counterpart. Some words may have letters that need a diacritical. A word might change completely. And it’s never as simple as translating a sentence word for word. All of that binds together in […]
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The soaring cost of childcare
Working parents are struggling to pay for childcare as costs rise four times faster than wages. Childcare is now so expensive that families are better off if one parent gives up work to take full time care of their children. Since 2008, the average cost of childcare for an under two has risen by 49 […]
How is the council helping children with special needs?
In the past five years, children with special needs in primary and secondary schools have increased. And due to this, schools in England are to receive a cash boost to help improve facilities for children with special educational needs and disabilities. The number of pupils with special educational needs (SEN) has increased from 1,228,785 in […]
What school doesn’t teach you
One way education is often described is as a way of ‘preparing you for life in the outside world’. In reality, however, there are many areas in which it falls short of hitting the mark. Take money, for example. In school, you are taught how to add, subtract, divide and even do the wizardry which […]
Live Blog: Education week
That’s all from us today, check out our live blog tomorrow for all the latest education news. 15:10 – Ofsted wants children to be better prepared for year 1. https://jnews.glos.ac.uk/ofsted-tells-kids-to-get-a-grip/ 14:35 – Childcare prices increase 49% since 2008. https://jnews.glos.ac.uk/the-soaring-cost-of-childcare/ 14:25 – A Gloucestershire schools take on the traditional nativity. https://jnews.glos.ac.uk/has-baby-jesus-finally-grown-up/ 14:10 – How useful are […]
Social media harnessed by scientists tackling addiction
Scientists have revealed they could use social media to monitor posts from drug addicts. Social media platforms are the latest scientific research method to discover more about physical addictions. Recent research conducted by Dartmouth, Stanford University and IBM research explores the effectiveness of sharing personal problems with addictions online. Sunny Jung Kim, lead author and […]
Robots and Holograms to welcome you to Gloucester’s city centre
Gloucester is taking the next step into the technological world as it welcomes Artificial Intelligence to it’s high street. £400’000 has been awarded by Gloucester First Local Enterprise Partnership (GFirst LEP), the county’s local enterprise partnership, for innovation within the Eastgate shopping centre. The new centre will include holographic employee’s, robotic security guards and drone deliveries. […]
Cheltenham’s best Black Friday deals
It’s the day that everyone waits for, the day that marks the start of the Christmas shopping season. But what bargains can the people of Cheltenham expect get out of Black Friday? Here are some of the most exciting High Street offers that shoppers can get their hands on… via GIPHY New Look brings 25% […]
Energy drinks – The story behind my addiction
I remember the sip of my first energy drink – the cool liquid sugar slowly seeping down an 18-year old Sam’s thirsty throat bringing his entire body back to life. The sudden rush of energy through chemicals transforming a sleepy Sam to a wide-eyed super Sam. I was attending a 24-hour gaming charity event a […]
What is hoarding? The forgotten addiction
Addictions come in all shapes and sizes and can have various consequences attached. Though one addiction that many often forget about is hoarding. We’ve all been guilty of keeping things we probably should have thrown away or given to charity, but when does it start becoming a serious issue? An estimated 2-5% of the UK […]